When the Las Vegas Raiders energetic defensive end — who rarely leaves the field, by the way — lifts his arms up as the defense as a whole is ran ragged as it can get off the field on third downs, that has a definite trickle down effect. More and more we’re seeing other defenders with the same gestures and body language.

The two semifinal matchups are a contrast in familiarity. The New York Knicks - Orlando Magic game Saturday will be the fourth time the teams have met this season, and the second time in the past week, while the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs face each other for the first time this season.